Best Things To Do & Days Out In Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Here at Day Out With The Kids we've found 157 fun things to do in Dumfries for you and the family to discover. What's more, the weather shouldn't be a problem – 85 of the attractions are indoors. Finding the right Dumfries day out for your family is easy – simply explore the links below or use the filters at the top of the page to plan your next adventure.

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157 Things To Do in Dumfries

A girl showing her hands covered in sand

Annan Beach

Beaches · Outdoor

16.1 mi
All Ages

Girl standing on a sandy beach

Rockcliffe Beach

Beaches · Outdoor

16.4 mi
All Ages

Lake by Threave Castle in Castle Douglas

Threave Castle

Castles and Palaces · Outdoor

5.0
17.1 mi
Ages 4+

Galloway Canyoning

Water Sports · Outdoor

19.9 mi
Ages 9+

The Devils Porridge Exhibition

Museums and Art Galleries · Indoor & Outdoor

5.0
18.4 mi
All Ages

Waterfall at Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve in Moffat

Grey Mares Tail Nature Reserve

National Parks · Outdoor

18.9 mi
Ages 9+

Fun day event at Station Park in Forfar

Station Park

Parks and Playgrounds · Outdoor

19.1 mi
All Ages

A group of kids playing the watersports activities at Galloway Activity Centre

Galloway Activity Centre

Activity Centres · Outdoor

19.9 mi
Ages 9+

Outside view of Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop

Gretna Greens Famous Blacksmiths Shop

Tourist Attractions · Indoor & Outdoor

4.0
22.1 mi
All Ages

People with horses at Lochhill Equestrian Centre in Castle Douglas

Lochhill Equestrian Centre

Horse Riding and Stables · Indoor & Outdoor

22.6 mi
Ages 4+

Hill top view of Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead

Museum of Lead Mining

Museums and Art Galleries · Indoor

23.3 mi
Ages 0-12

Kids with chocolate mustaches at The Cocoa Bean Company in Twynholm

The Cocoabean Company

Parks and Playgrounds · Indoor & Outdoor

5.0
23.5 mi
All Ages

Outside view of Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Museums and Art Galleries · Indoor

23.8 mi
All Ages

Train at The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

The Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Railway and Transport Attractions · Indoor

24.1 mi
Ages 0-12

Clownfish at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport

Lake District Coast Aquarium

Aquariums · Indoor & Outdoor

25.3 mi
Ages 0-12

Go karts at West Coast Karting in Maryport

West Coast Karting

Go Karting and Driving · Indoor

25.9 mi
Ages 9+

Montaineer on rope bridge course at Mobile Adventure in Braithwaite

Mobile Adventure

Activity Centres · Outdoor

27.4 mi
Ages 9+

Stag at Red Deer Range Trail in Newton Stewart

Red Deer Range Trail

Parks and Playgrounds · Outdoor

26.3 mi
Ages 9+

Ruins of Cardoness Castle in Gatehouse of Fleet

Gatehouse of Fleet

Cardoness Castle

Castles and Palaces · Outdoor

27.2 mi
Ages 4+

Carlisle

Sheepmount Athletics Stadium

Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres · Indoor

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29 mi
All Ages

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